News of premier

Troubled Chelsea hire Mauricio Pochettino as new manager

29-05-2023 09:34 Chelsea hire ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino as their new coach; Argentine accepts challenging of reviving troubled Premier League club.

FOOTBALL

Bielsa leaves Leeds after a truly transformative journey

04-03-2022 12:41 Veteran Argentine coach fired by Premier League side after falling victim to awful streak of four consecutive heavy losses – but what a ride it was for fans in West Yorkshire.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Leeds United 'part company' with manager Marcelo Bielsa

27-02-2022 08:10 Premier League club Leeds United "part company" with legendary Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa following a dreadful run and with the club just three points above the relegation zone.

PRESIDENT'S FOREIGN TOUR

Argentina joins China’s Belt and Road initiative, eyes US$23 billion investment

06-02-2022 08:28 President Alberto Fernández signs Argentina up to China’s sweeping global initiative; Final details discussed at bilateral meeting between Peronist leader and Chinese Premier Xi Jingping.

PRESIDENT'S FOREIGN TOUR

Xi's Olympic diplomacy blitz nets Argentina for China's Belt and Road

06-02-2022 07:54 Chinese state broadcaster CCTV confirms Xi and Alberto Fernández have inked an agreement on "jointly promoting the construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road," marking Argentina's entry into the initiative.

International football

Scaloni names Argentina squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

28-09-2021 08:34 Lionel Messi headlines the Argentina squad for three South American World Cup qualifiers in October announced on Monday.

COVID CHAOS

FIFA 'regrets' chaos at abandoned Brazil v Argentina match

06-09-2021 11:26 Sunday's match at São Paulo's Neo Quimica Arena on Sunday was halted when Brazilian health officials ran onto the pitch seven minutes after kick-off.

Football in Argentina

Fans can return to football, but will the players be there?

27-08-2021 23:08 Argentine fans were able to celebrate the prospect of finally returning to the stadium, only to discover that there may not actually be any players on the pitch when they do so.

by Dan Edwards

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Argentina, Brazil plan return of fans for World Cup qualifier

25-08-2021 13:42 Argentina and Brazil both announced on Tuesday plans to use World Cup qualifiers next month as test events for the return of football fans to stadiums following Covid-19 enforced bans.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Premier League clubs won't release players for red-list internationals

24-08-2021 16:09 Argentine stars including Giovani Lo Celso, Cristian Romero, Emiliano Martínez and Emiliano Buendía could miss out on upcoming Albiceleste internationals.

PREMIER LEAGUE

Bielsa says Leeds contract 'resolved' ahead of new season

12-08-2021 14:52 The 66-year-old did not give any details on whether he has put pen to paper on new terms, but indicated he had committed to a further season at Elland Road.